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This section provides an overview for line scan cameras as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 8 line scan camera manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked line scan camera companies as of December, 2024: 1.Schäfter + Kirchhoff GmbH, 2.Emergent Vision Technologies Inc, 3.JAI.
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A line scan camera is a specialized imaging device designed to capture high-resolution images of continuously moving objects.
Unlike traditional cameras that capture an entire image at once, a line scan camera captures images line by line as the object passes by. This is particularly useful in applications where objects are moving along a conveyor belt or production line, such as in industrial quality control or inspection processes.
Line scan cameras offer several advantages, including high resolution, precise imaging of fast-moving objects, and the ability to capture images of objects of virtually unlimited length. They are commonly used in industries such as manufacturing, food processing, printing, and pharmaceuticals for tasks such as defect detection, surface inspection, barcode reading, and sorting.
By scanning objects line by line, line scan cameras can detect even the smallest defects or imperfections, ensuring high product quality and process efficiency.
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Schäfter+Kirchhoff GmbH is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany since 1956 as a manufacturer and supplier of optical products. The company deals in Line Scan Cameras used for machine vision in monochrome and color. It also includes scanner systems and sensor heads. They also offer Laser Line Generators, Laser Focus Generators, and Laser Collimators for various machine vision applications. The fiber optic components produced include multimode fiber cables, laser beam couples, multi-cube elements, and more. These products have various uses such as research, aviation, space flight, medical technology, and industrial applications. They are important in optomechanical and optoelectronic systems as well.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.
Basler AG (Basler Group), founded in 1988 and a subsidiary of Basler Beteiligungs-GmbH & Co. KG, is a German manufacturer headquartered in Ahrensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, specializing in imaging components for computer vision applications. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes computer vision hardware, such as acquisition cards, cables, cameras, lighting tools, and lenses. It also offers network and peripheral devices, related accessories, and software solutions. The company supplies various digital industrial cameras, such as area scan, line scan, and network cameras, for applications in factory automation systems and intelligent transportation systems (ITS), as well as in sectors like life sciences, medical, and retail.
Teledyne DALSA was established in 1980 in Ontario, Canada, and is known as the manufacturer, designer, and marketer of digital imaging products and solutions. The imaging products which the company deals in include industry-standard digital frame grabbers, area and line scan image sensors, and laser profiling 3D sensors. The inventory also includes X-ray detectors, infrared detectors, and various systems and software to run the equipment. There are also MEMs and semiconductors for different applications. The industries that benefit from these products are aerospace, medical and life sciences, machine vision and inspection, nondestructive testing, and more.
Omron Automation, situated in Hoffman Estate, IL established in 1933 is a manufacturer and supplier of fully integrated automation solutions to various industries. The complete portfolio of the company provides safety services, training, and automation services to keep people safe, protect their capital investment and increase their overall equipment effectiveness. The company has 80+ years of industry experience to benefit its clients. Whether a client is looking to protect their people, understand their functional safety risks, train their team, or refurbish a robot, the company can provide customized services to meet their client's needs.
Emergent Vision Technologies Inc., established in 2007 and headquartered in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, is a designer and manufacturer of imaging innovations with cameras of high resolution, speed, and ease of integration. The company's products include area scanning cameras, line scanning cameras, and networking accessories. These products and systems have applications in high-speed imaging solutions for sports, aerial imaging and mapping, and highway and traffic monitoring by law enforcement and road tolling operators. It serves various industries, including transport, agriculture, and industrial automation.
JAI is a manufacturer and supplier of digital CMOS camera technolgy designed for industrial machine vision, medical imaging and outdoor applications. The company has branches in Denmark, Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, South Korea, and the USA and distribution partners in more than 35 countries. Additionally, they have sold over 1 million cameras and their Traffic Imaging systems are installed in cities around the globe. Their products are seamlessly integrated into a wide range of processes, products, and services where camera vision technology is used.
LUCID Vision Labs Inc., established in 2017 and based in Richmond, Canada, is a manufacturer and supplier of machine vision cameras and components. The company's product portfolio includes Phoenix machine vision cameras, Triton machine vision cameras, and Helios2 3D time of flight cameras. These products are used in various applications, including manufacturing for quality control, robotics, where the cameras are used for object recognition, and logistics and warehousing. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified with a global partner network in various countries, including China, the United States, and Switzerland.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schäfter + Kirchhoff GmbH |
36.8%
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| 2 | Emergent Vision Technologies Inc |
21.1%
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| 3 | JAI |
15.8%
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| 4 | Omron Automation |
10.5%
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| 5 | LUCID Vision Labs Inc. |
10.5%
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| 6 | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. |
5.3%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the line scan camera page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Germany
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2 | 40.0% |
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Canada
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2 | 40.0% |
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Japan
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1 | 20.0% |
